Finding the Third Proportional to 95,976 and 134,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 95,976 and 134,208 is: 187,669.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
95,976 : 134,208 = 134,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
95,976/134,208 = 134,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
95,976x = 134,208 × 134,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
95,976x = 18,011,787,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,011,787,264/95,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 187,669.70
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